Cardiologist
If your patient has an exacerbation of a preexisting condition, acute onset of a new diagnosis or new medication, home health services could be covered 100% by Medicare ifthe patient meets the eligibility requirements.
Diagnosis Supported
- Post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Cardiac complications
- Post-myocardial infarction (MI)
- Pacemakers
- Automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
- Angina
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Coronary artery bypass surgery ( CABS )
- Heart valve repair and/or replacement
- Coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and/or stent
- Congestive heart failure
- Pre-/post-hea rt transplant
- Congenital defect repair
Home Care Services May Include
- Observation and Assessment
- Management and Teaching
- Assessment of cardiac complications
- Pain assessment
- Auscultation of the heart and respiratory system
- Instruction regarding the cardiac medication regimen, drug toxicity and possible drug interactions
- Wound care
- Instruction regarding exercise and cardiac rehabilitation
- Diagnostic equipment: pulse oximetry and
doppler - Instruction regarding the prevention of complications, early detection and when to notify a physician
- Improved Physician follow-up
- Clinical outcomes feedback
- Updated (and accurate) clinical assessment data
- Case management to reduce calls
- Early detection/intervention for better disease management
- Streamlined paper process (user friendly).
- Integrate office Protocols for follow up
- 30 Day and 60 Day summaries